Class A CDL Driver – New Drivers Welcome

American Driver

  • South Carolina
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    Skills

    • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Class A Licenseunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched
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    Description

    American Driver is looking for CDL A drivers based in Cheraw, SC. Cheraw sits in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina on US-1 and US-52 — solid access to Eastern freight lanes for drivers looking to build consistent miles.

    This is a full-time W2 OTR position. New drivers are welcome and a fully paid training program is available for those who qualify.

    The Training Program:

    • Paid 4–6 weeks riding with an experienced mentor
    • You're on real loads from the first week — no simulators
    • Everything covered — ELD, logbooks, HOS, inspections, customer interaction
    • Weekly pay throughout the entire program
    • Solo transition at $0.56 CPM when training is complete

    Life on the Road:

    • Dry van, no-touch loads
    • Around 60% drop and hook operations
    • Consistent 2,200–2,500 miles every week
    • Eastern OTR lanes with steady freight volume
    • Predictable dispatch with minimal downtime

    The Money:

    • $0.56–$0.65 CPM based on experience
    • Weekly earnings typically land between $1,200–$1,500
    • Extra pay for stops, layovers, and breakdowns
    • Pay increase at six months
    • $300 paid orientation
    • Weekly direct deposit, every Friday

    Home Time:

    • Consistent home time every two weeks — planned in advance

    Your Truck:

    • Late-model Freightliner or Kenworth (2022–2025)
    • Every unit has APU

    Benefits:

    • Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
    • 401(k) with company match
    • PTO and paid holidays
    • Rider and pet policy from day one

    Requirements:

    • Valid Class A CDL, must be 21+
    • Completed at least 120 hours at an accredited CDL school — required to enter our paid training program
    • No serious violations in the past 3 years
    • No DUI within the last 5 years
    • Hair follicle and urine drug screening required

    EOE — Apply now.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSouth Carolina

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